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*'''29 January''': IGN [http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/848/848110p1.html preview] combat in Grand Theft Auto IV. | *'''29 January''': IGN [http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/848/848110p1.html preview] combat in Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
*'''30 January''': [[LCPD in GTA | *'''30 January''': [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] wanted posters of [[Niko Bellic]] are put up in [[wp:New York City|New York City]]. | ||
:::*[[Dan Houser]] (Vice President of [[Rockstar Games]]) previews Grand Theft Auto IV to the Associated Press. The [http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1070140 Boston Herald] published an article based on the review. | :::*[[Dan Houser]] (Vice President of [[Rockstar Games]]) previews Grand Theft Auto IV to the Associated Press. The [http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1070140 Boston Herald] published an article based on the review. | ||
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*'''21 February''': Two new screenshots for Grand Theft Auto IV are released on [http://planetgrandtheftauto.gamespy.com Planet Grand Theft Auto]. | *'''21 February''': Two new screenshots for Grand Theft Auto IV are released on [http://planetgrandtheftauto.gamespy.com Planet Grand Theft Auto]. | ||
:::The official Grand Theft Auto IV website is updated. New screenshots, videos and pieces of information are released. | :::The official Grand Theft Auto IV website is updated. New screenshots, videos and pieces of information are released. | ||
*'''22 February''': [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/features/129532.20080221.Close-up-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV/page1/ Game Planet] publish an article about Grand Theft Auto IV and release a new screenshot. | *'''22 February''': [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/features/129532.20080221.Close-up-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV/page1/ Game Planet] publish an article about Grand Theft Auto IV and release a new screenshot. | ||
:::Information from a preview, for Grand Theft Auto IV, from the Swedish magazine Level is reported on the internet three days before the magazine hits news stands. | :::Information from a preview, for Grand Theft Auto IV, from the Swedish magazine Level is reported on the internet three days before the magazine hits news stands. | ||
*'''24 February''': Electronic Arts announce they have made a $2 billion offer to purchase [[Take-Two Interactive]], who own Rockstar Games. | *'''24 February''': Electronic Arts announce they have made a $2 billion offer to purchase [[Take-Two Interactive]], who own Rockstar Games. | ||
:::Take-Two Interactive reject Electronic Arts offer. | :::Take-Two Interactive reject Electronic Arts offer. | ||
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*'''1 March''': Artwork of [[Niko Bellic]] is found on a wall in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York City. | *'''1 March''': Artwork of [[Niko Bellic]] is found on a wall in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York City. | ||
:::Electronic Gaming Monthly preview Grand Theft Auto IV. | :::Electronic Gaming Monthly preview Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
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*'''11 March''': A poster of Niko Bellic at the corner of Spring and Canal in Manhattan, New York City is completed. | *'''11 March''': A poster of Niko Bellic at the corner of Spring and Canal in Manhattan, New York City is completed. | ||
:::Take-Two Interactive release their first quarter financial results for the period November 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008. | :::Take-Two Interactive release their first quarter financial results for the period November 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008. | ||
:::UGO and Game Informer magazines preview Grand Theft Auto IV. | :::UGO and Game Informer magazines preview Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
*'''12 March''': Two new screenshots are released on Planet Grand Theft Auto. | *'''12 March''': Two new screenshots are released on Planet Grand Theft Auto. | ||
:::KING Magazine previews Grand Theft Auto IV and reveals that [[DJ Green Lantern]] will appear in the game as a DJ. | :::KING Magazine previews Grand Theft Auto IV and reveals that [[DJ Green Lantern]] will appear in the game as a DJ. | ||
*'''13 March''': [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1583276/20080312/id_0.jhtml MTV] preview Grand Theft Auto IV and release two new screenshots. | *'''13 March''': [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1583276/20080312/id_0.jhtml MTV] preview Grand Theft Auto IV and release two new screenshots. | ||
:::A second preview from [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/03/13/grand-theft-auto-iv-surprise-features-saturday-appointments-and-slow-mo-driving/ MTV] is published. | :::A second preview from [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/03/13/grand-theft-auto-iv-surprise-features-saturday-appointments-and-slow-mo-driving/ MTV] is published. | ||
:::[http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=10704&sid=e30f78afb0dc042e0533e634025634b4 PALGN] preview Grand Theft Auto IV. | :::[http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=10704&sid=e30f78afb0dc042e0533e634025634b4 PALGN] preview Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
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*'''27 March''': Rockstar Games announced the [http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/ Rockstar Games Social Club]. | *'''27 March''': Rockstar Games announced the [http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/ Rockstar Games Social Club]. | ||
:::Planet Grand Theft Auto release a new screenshot from the fourth trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV, hours before the trailer is released. | :::Planet Grand Theft Auto release a new screenshot from the fourth trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV, hours before the trailer is released. | ||
:::The fourth trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV is released. | :::The fourth trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV is released. | ||
*'''28 March''': [http://uk.retro.ign.com/articles/863/863037p1.html IGN] publishes an article called IGN Presents: The History of Grand Theft Auto. | *'''28 March''': [http://uk.retro.ign.com/articles/863/863037p1.html IGN] publishes an article called IGN Presents: The History of Grand Theft Auto. | ||
:::[http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/863/863028p1.html IGN] publish an interview with the developers of Grand Theft Auto IV. | :::[http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/863/863028p1.html IGN] publish an interview with the developers of Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
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*'''1 April''': A new screenshot is released by Planet Grand Theft Auto. | *'''1 April''': A new screenshot is released by Planet Grand Theft Auto. | ||
:::The [[BBFC]] rate Grand Theft Auto IV '''18''' in the [[United Kingdom]]. | :::The [[BBFC]] rate Grand Theft Auto IV '''18''' in the [[United Kingdom]]. | ||
:::A video is released and gives a guided tour of [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]]. | :::A video is released and gives a guided tour of [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]]. | ||
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*'''4 April''': A writer at [http://www.gamesradar.com/f/hes-finished-grand-theft-auto-iv/a-2008040412432960029 Games Radar] is interviewed after having completed Grand Theft Auto IV. | *'''4 April''': A writer at [http://www.gamesradar.com/f/hes-finished-grand-theft-auto-iv/a-2008040412432960029 Games Radar] is interviewed after having completed Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
:::It is revealed that that the Australian version of Grand Theft Auto IV will be censored to achieve the MA15+ rating. | :::It is revealed that that the Australian version of Grand Theft Auto IV will be censored to achieve the MA15+ rating. | ||
:::Rockstar Games purchase Mad Doc Software, which was then re-named [[Rockstar New England]]. The company had previously worked with Rockstar Games to help publish [http://bullygame.wikia.com/wiki/Bully#Bully:_Scholarship_Edition Bully: Scholarship Edition]. | :::Rockstar Games purchase Mad Doc Software, which was then re-named [[Rockstar New England]]. The company had previously worked with Rockstar Games to help publish [http://bullygame.wikia.com/wiki/Bully#Bully:_Scholarship_Edition Bully: Scholarship Edition]. | ||
*'''7 April''': The official Grand Theft Auto IV website is updated with new screenshots released. | *'''7 April''': The official Grand Theft Auto IV website is updated with new screenshots released. | ||
:::[http://www.gamekult.com/articles/A0000065517/ Game Kult] release twelve new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto IV. | :::[http://www.gamekult.com/articles/A0000065517/ Game Kult] release twelve new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
*'''8 April''': [http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2008-04-08-grand-theft-auto-4_N.htm USAToday.com] publish an article about Grand Theft Auto IV. | *'''8 April''': [http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2008-04-08-grand-theft-auto-4_N.htm USAToday.com] publish an article about Grand Theft Auto IV. | ||
:::Game art of [[Karl Lagerfeld]] is released. | :::Game art of [[Karl Lagerfeld]] is released. | ||
*'''29 April''': Grand Theft Auto IV is released. | *'''29 April''': Grand Theft Auto IV is released. | ||
*'''6 August''': Grand Theft Auto IV is confirmed for PC. It will be released | *'''6 August''': Grand Theft Auto IV is confirmed for PC. It will be released on November 18 in North America and November 21 in Europe. Sam Houser, the founder of Rockstar Games, says: "We are very excited to be releasing the PC version of Grand Theft Auto 4. The whole team is dedicated to bringing an amazing gaming experience to the PC. The game looks and plays beautifully on PC and we can't wait for people to play it." [Note: Rockstar Games delayed the game for December 2, 2008 Usa And December 3, 2008 in the U.K.] | ||
*'''20 October''': [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] is released onto Xbox live marketplace as an Xbox originals download on [[Xbox 360]] for 1200 Microsoft points. | |||
*'''2 and 3 December''': [[Grand Theft Auto IV ]] for PC is released in North America and Europe, respectively. | *'''2 and 3 December''': [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] for PC is released in North America and Europe, respectively. | ||
==Game World== | ==Game World== | ||
===GTA IV Era=== | ===GTA IV Era=== | ||
*[[GTA IV Timeline| | *The events of [[GTA IV Timeline|Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[The Lost and Damned]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] take place in the autumn. | ||
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